VATA Seasoning Ingredients in Depth & the Benefits

VATA – Ingredients in Depth & the Benefits

Haritaki, Brahmi, Aesofidtida-Hing, Ajwain, Cumin, Cinnamon, Fennel, Ginger, Fenegreek, Turmeric, Jaggery, Black Salt.

Haritaki

Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha – all body types – affinity for primarily Vata.

Detoxifies, promotes & normalises bowel movement – constipation or diarrhoea, improves digestive strength, bloating, relieves inflammation, improves intelligence, hot in nature so warming for the body, boosts activities in the liver and spleen.

Brahmi

Calms the nervous system, emotional imbalance, increases the intellect and spiritual growth, memory enhancer.

Aesofidtida – Hing

Carminative, excessive wind, stimulant.

Ajwain

Digestive, carminative, stimulant, antispasmodic, nerve stimulant.

Cumin

Digestive, carminative, indigestion, abdominal pain.

Cinnamon

Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, nervous system, cough, cold, sinus, bronchitis, lung congestion, poor circulation, increases digestive fire, flatulence, bloating, cramping.

Fennel

Carminative, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, digestive.

Ginger

Carminative, stimulant, digestion and circulation, nausea, diarrhoea.

Fenegreek

Heating – opens the sweat channels, colds and fever, abdominal pain and cleanses the liver.

Turmeric

Heating, analgesic – relieves pain, aids in digestive sugars, fats and oils, circulation, natural anti-inflammatory, detoxifies blood and skin.

Jaggery – unrefined sugar from sugarcane juice

Preserves minerals and nutrients, improves appetite and digestion, relieves constipation, gas, flatulence and improves immunity, PMS.

Black Salt

Loss of appetite, flatulence, wind, stomach ache, abdominal cramps, bloating.

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